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Date: January 15th 2020
 
Some big events this week: the SFBS Pre-Cruise Party on Saturday, the IBC Fundraiser for Ross 'n' Rose on Sunday, and the Funky Biscuit Night Jam on Monday.
JANUARY 2020 SCHEDULE
 
 
ROSS 'n' ROSE @ South Florida Blues Society’s Legendary Pre-Cruise Party LRBC #34
When: Saturday, Jan 18, 2020
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Where: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Address: 1881 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (outside by the pool)
Phone: (954) 463-4000
This year’s featured artist is ROSS ’n’ ROSE, the winners of the South Florida Blues Challenge in the Solo/Duo category outside by the pool featuring Heidi “Heidi Ho” Rosenbaum (drums); and Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, & harmonica) from 5pm to 7pm. FREE Admission!
After ROSS ’n’ ROSE perform from 5pm to 7pm, there will be more music in the Grand Ballroom starting at 7:30 pm with THE FLORIDA SWAMP CATS + DOUG DEMING & THE JEWEL TONES. Admission for that is $10 at the door, or a Wristband for the event may be purchased out by the pool up until 7pm.
 
Ross 'n' Rose Fundraiser @ Shanks
When: Saturday, Jan 18, 2020
Time: 3pm - 6pm
Address: 9855 Griffin Road, Cooper City, FL 33328
Cooper City, Florida
Phone: 954-252-5353
Admission: $5 suggested
ROSS ’n’ ROSE won the South Florida Blues Challenge in the Solo/Duo category featuring Heidi “Heidi Ho” Rosenbaum (drums); and Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar & harmonica) from 3pm - 6pm. Winning the Blues Challenge entitles us to compete in Memphis TN starting on January 29, 2020 in the International Blues Challenge. This is a fundraiser to help with the expenses for that competition. Suggested Admission is $5, plus we’ll pass the hat. $1 for 1 ticket or $5 for 6 tickets. The winner of the raffle splits half the pot with Ross ’n’ Rose.
If you cannot make it to the show, you can donate to the cause online in 3 ways:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2506031406279519/10215513597413064/
Venmo.com - use Heidi Rosenbaum’s email address: funkyh@PROTECTED or phone number: 954-260-0022
Zelle.com - use Heidi Rosenbaum’s email address: funkyh@PROTECTED or phone number: 954-260-0022.
 
Funky Biscuit Monday Night Jam
Featuring Road To Memphis Blues Challenge winners
Denny Artach Band & Ross ’n’ Rose
Plus The Funky Biscuit All Stars
Where: Funky Biscuit
When: Monday, January 20, 2020
Time: 7pm (more info to come)
Address: 303 SE Mizner Blvd., Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: 561-465-3946 & 561-395-2929
The Funky Biscuit Monday Night Jam will feature 2019 Road To Memphis Blues Challenge winners: Denny Artach Band (from the Suncoast Blues Society); and Ross ’n’ Rose (from the South Florida Blues Society). Ross ’n’ Rose features Heidi Rosenbaum (drums); and Robert Ross (guitar, slide guitar, harmonica & vocals). Both of these acts will compete in Memphis starting on January 28, 2020 in the International Blues Challenge. The Funky Biscuit All Stars has been hosting a very popular blues & rock ’n’ roll jam for years and this great band features: Richie Schmid (guitar & vocals), Bob Taylor (keyboards), Antony Livoti (drums), Drew Preston (guitar & vocals), and Mark Telesca (bass & vocals). Thank you Mark!! Funky Biscuit is one of the very best music venues in all of Florida.

Robert Ross @ Saltwater Brewery
When: Saturday, January 25, 2020
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Address: 1701 W Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: 561-865-5373
Featuring: 2019 South Florida Blues Challenge winner & two time NY Music Award winner Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, & harmonica) from 5pm to 8pm outside on the new stage if the weather permits, otherwise inside. Saltwater is a craft microbrewery with a bar for tastings, plus a beer garden, tours & rotating food trucks. A very cool scene.
 
INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE IN MEMPHIS
Ross 'n' Rose @ International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN
When: Thursday, January 29 & Friday, January 30, 2020
The Semi-Finals are on Friday, January 31 (if we get that far)
The Finals are on Saturday February 1, 2020 (if we get that far)
Time: TBD Venues: TBD
Address: somewhere on Beale St., Beale St., Memphis Tennessee (The exact address TBD)
Website: https://blues.org/international-blues-challenge/
The Blues Foundation: 421 South Main, Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901.527.2583
 
FEBRUARY 2020  SCHEDULE
 
ONE LOVE BAHMAS BENEFIT
ROSS 'n' ROSE @ Pompano Ampitheater
When: Saturday, February 8, 2020
Time: doors open at 4pm & concert starts at 5pm (our performance time TBD)
1806 Northeast 6th Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
Phone: 888-929-7849
Website: https://onelovebahamas.org/
This benefit was moved from November 23, 2019 to February 8, 2020. The concert will be held at the Pompano Amphitheater and is a benefit for the Bahamas which was destroyed by Hurricane Dorian on September 2, 2019. The category 5 monster storm stalled over the island nation for 24 hours with sustained winds of 185 mph. The island was completely devastated. There was extensive flooding, widespread destruction, and many deaths. In the aftermath, the people have to deal with power outages, lack of food, water, and housing,There is also concerns about the spread of disease. This concert is a benefit for the Bahamas.
Tickets can be purchased online at the website as well as over the phone.
The lineup includes: FREDDOE MCGREGOR. THIRD WORLD. BLACK BEAN SOUP. BAHA MEN. BIG HARVEST. WILNER PIERRE. DIVINE SONGZ. YNGWIE MALMSTEEN,  LITA FORD, Jack Russell's "GREAT WHITE”, FOGHAT, SWEET, ZEBRA. JEFFERY JAMES GANG, MASON PACE, CRuSH, BILLION DOLLAR BABIES, SHANE DUNCAN BAND, SOUTHERN BLOOD, ONE LOVE BAHAMAS AFTER PARTY FEATURING AEROTEK, and ROSS ’N’ ROSE featuring  Robert Ross & Heidi "Heidi Ho" Rosenbaum. More info to come.
Full lineup here: https://onelovebahamas.org/event-lineup/
 
Robert Ross @ Crawdaddy’s
When: Sunday, February 9, 2020
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Address: 1949 NE Jensen Beach Blvd. Jensen Beach, Fl 34957
Phone: 772-225-3444
https://www.crawdaddysjensenbeach.com
Featuring 2019 South Florida Blues Challenge winner, and two time NY Music Award winner Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, percussion & harmonica) from 1pm to 5pm. Crawdaddy’s is a cool scene and a cool restaurant, and Jensen Beach is a site to behold. FREE Admission!
 
Robert Ross @ Lantana Road Branch Library
When: Thursday, February 13, 2019
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Address: 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL 33462
Phone: 561-304-4500
Featuring: Two time NY Music Award winner Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, percussion, & harmonica) from 3pm to 4pm playing blues, jazz, and other roots music both covers and originals. FREE Admission!! Thank you Xiomara & Chris.
 
Robert Ross @ Vinos On Galt Mile
When: Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Address: 3312 NE 32nd St., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone: (954) 530-7301
Featuring two time NY Music Award winner Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, & harmonica) from 8pm to 11pm playing blues, jazz, and rock ’n’ roll. Excellent food, wine, and decor. Super little place. FREE Admission!!
 
Robert Ross @ Blue Jean Blues
When: Thursday, February 20, 2020
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Address: 3320 NE 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: 954-306-6330
Featuring: Two time NY Music Award winner & NY Blues Hall of Fame inductee Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, percussion, & harmonica) performing solo as a one man band from 1pm to 4pm. FREE Admission!! Great food, fantastic spirits, happy hour, & a great blues, jazz, rock ’n’ roll.
 
Robert Ross @ Dubliner Irish Pub
When: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Time: 9pm to 12:30am
Address: 435 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432 (in Mizner Park)
Phone: 561-620-2540
This will be my first appearance at The Dubliner so come on out. It is a beautiful Irish bar. Featuring: 2019 South Florida Blues Challenge winner & two time New York Music Award winner Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, percussion, & harmonica) from 9pm to 12:30am. FREE Admission.
 
Ross ’n’ Rose @ Blue Jean Blues
When: Saturday, February 29, 2020
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Address: 3320 NE 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: 954-306-6330
Ross ’n’ Rose is a duo featuring South Florida Blues Society “Road To Memphis” Blues Challenge winners: Heidi "Ho" Rosenbaum (drums & backup vocals); and Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, & harmonica) performing as a duo from 5pm to 8pm. Great food, fantastic spirits, happy hour, & a great blues band.
PLEASE NOTE
It is always a good idea to call a venue to confirm that we will in fact be appearing, to check on admission or cover charges, and to find out whether it is necessary to make a reservation. Thank you.

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GUITAR / BASS / HARMONICA LESSONS
From award winning recording artist & seasoned educator Robert Ross
I will be taking on a limited number of dedicated guitar, bass, and harmonica students regardless of age or current level of expertise.
Robert is a two time New York Music Award winner and a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Robert is known for a wide variety of blues, jazz, soul, country, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, and other roots music. Robert worked and recorded with Big Joe Turner and also worked with Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Otis Rush, Big Mama Thornton, Brownie McGhee, Memphis Slim, and other legends. One of Robert’s songs was recorded by Johnny Winter, and two other songs appeared on the soap opera “All My Children”. The Robert Ross Band has released 7 internationally distributed CDs and toured two continents. Robert has been teaching guitar for more then 25 years privately, and 13 years in NYC public schools. Robert’s work in the schools has been cited by the NY State Council of the Arts (NYSCA) for “best practices in arts in education programming”.
Lessons are $40 per half hour, and $60 per hour.
http://www.robertrossband.com/guitar-lessons
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